College of Education, Health & Public Policy

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Building on the mission of the University, the mission of the College of Education, Health and Public Policy is to promote excellence in education, research and health related services for our students, citizens of Delaware, the nation and the world. These pursuits will focus on increasing knowledge, shaping policy and providing solutions for health related issues. The educational programs are guided by the standards and ethics of the various professional organizations and accrediting agencies. The College is dedicated to preparing students in health professions for graduate study who will be informed professionals empowered to lead and manage change while shaping society's future.

Jennifer C. Meehan, an MSW student, has had her article “A Culturally Competent Approach to Engagement, Assessment, Intervention, and Evaluation with LGBT Elders: A Case Example” accepted for publication in The Advanced Generalist: Social Work Research Journal.

Health Promotion majors Tatyana Wilkins and Danielle Lemon accompanied other members of the DSU Rotaract student organization to the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) Conference, held in Ocean City, MD, February 14-15, 2015. Both Health Promotion majors are pictured with their high school RYLA team.

Jennifer Lopez, Bria Coleman & Charisma Williams were awarded 2nd place in the HBCU Behavioral Health Communication Promotion Campaign. Click here to see their award winning public service poster.

Health Promotion and Mass Communications majors joined efforts on April 28, 2015 to educate Dover High School students about binge drinking.